Two-Michelin-star Emeril's a short walk from the convention centre, private rooms at Galatoire's and Brennan's in the French Quarter, Cajun group dinners at Cochon, and the National WWII Museum in the Warehouse District.
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$33.00 USD for dinner: the US federal (GSA) dinner allowance for New Orleans, FY2027 (part of the $80 daily meals rate). Many companies use government rates as their benchmark. None of our dinner picks typically fit it, so plan on the company covering the difference or choosing a set menu.
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800 Tchoupitoulas St, Warehouse District · about 5 min walk from the convention centre
Emeril Lagasse's flagship, now run by his son E.J., holds two Michelin stars in the 2026 guide. It serves modern Creole cooking in a dining room with roomy tables and an open kitchen behind glass, and a wine room seats a small client table.
301 Tchoupitoulas St, CBD · about 14 min walk from the convention centre
A contemporary French and Creole restaurant in a historic building in the CBD, listed in the 2026 Michelin Guide. A Chef's Tasting Room with its own tasting menu suits a small client group, and an upstairs room takes larger groups.
701 St. Charles Ave, CBD · about 14 min walk from the convention centre
Donald Link's long-running restaurant on St. Charles Avenue mixes French, Italian and Southern cooking, and the Michelin Guide lists it in New Orleans. A semi-private room suits a mid-size client dinner.
209 Bourbon St, French Quarter · about 20 min walk from the convention centre
A French-Creole institution on Bourbon Street, listed in the Michelin Guide, known for oysters Rockefeller and soufflé potatoes. The downstairs room is loud, so book one of the upstairs private rooms for a client dinner.
417 Royal St, French Quarter · about 22 min walk from the convention centre
A classic Creole restaurant on Royal Street in the French Quarter, with Bananas Foster on its group menus. Nine party rooms range from a 12-seat room for a quiet client dinner to a ballroom-size room for a big group.
930 Tchoupitoulas St, Warehouse District · about 7 min walk from the convention centre
Donald Link's Cajun restaurant in a converted warehouse near the convention centre, with a Michelin Bib Gourmand. Groups share a set Feed Me menu of Louisiana dishes, and big groups can add a whole roast suckling pig.
800 Magazine St, Warehouse District · about 9 min walk from the convention centre
Donald Link's Gulf seafood restaurant cooks over a wood fire in a rustic warehouse space, and it is listed in the Michelin Guide. Larger groups can share a whole grilled fish, and the group's Calcasieu rooms nearby handle private dinners.
813 Bienville St, French Quarter · about 22 min walk from the convention centre
A Creole restaurant in the French Quarter since 1918, with live jazz and the French 75 Bar. More than a dozen private rooms make it easy to seat a large group together.
945 Magazine St, Warehouse District · about 10 min walk from the convention centre
A large Second World War museum a short walk from the convention centre. Groups of 10 or more get a lower rate, and the Beyond All Boundaries film runs on the hour from 10 AM to 4 PM.
1380 Port of New Orleans Place, on the riverfront · about 20 min walk from the convention centre
A float-building warehouse on the riverfront where groups see how Mardi Gras floats are made. The one-hour tour includes a history video and king cake, and groups can add a mask-making, mini float or cocktail workshop.
400 Toulouse St wharf, behind Jax Brewery, French Quarter · about 25 min walk from the convention centre
A steam-powered paddlewheeler that cruises the Mississippi with live jazz. The evening cruise has a dinner option, and groups can book a private salon, a deck or the whole boat.
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Emeril's (800 Tchoupitoulas St, Warehouse District): Wine Room 14 seated; main dining room 150 seated; whole restaurant 230 seated (own Tripleseat form); three private rooms up to 86 seated (New Orleans & Company, 2022). Restaurant August (301 Tchoupitoulas St, CBD): Chef's Tasting Room up to 12; Upstairs Private Dining Room 100 seated, 120 reception; full buyout up to 250 (own site). Herbsaint (701 St. Charles Ave, CBD): Semi-private room 11 to 16 with a limited à la carte menu; full room 17 to 34 with a set menu (own site); private dining room 45 seated, 65 reception (St. Charles Avenue magazine, 2022). Galatoire's (209 Bourbon St, French Quarter): Iberville and Bienville Rooms 20 seated each, up to 28; Wine Room 20 at one table, up to 30; Bourbon Room 40 to 80; second floor up to 306 seated (own site). Brennan's (417 Royal St, French Quarter): Morphy Room 12; Wine Room 16; Queen's Room 24 seated; King's Room 36; Audubon Room 50; Havana Room 60; Chanteclair Room 100 seated, 160 reception (own site).
The National WWII Museum: A large Second World War museum a short walk from the convention centre. Groups of 10 or more get a lower rate, and the Beyond All Boundaries film runs on the hour from 10 AM to 4 PM. Mardi Gras World: A float-building warehouse on the riverfront where groups see how Mardi Gras floats are made. The one-hour tour includes a history video and king cake, and groups can add a mask-making, mini float or cocktail workshop. Steamboat Natchez: A steam-powered paddlewheeler that cruises the Mississippi with live jazz. The evening cruise has a dinner option, and groups can book a private salon, a deck or the whole boat.
Emeril's (800 Tchoupitoulas St, Warehouse District · about 5 min walk from the convention centre). Restaurant August (301 Tchoupitoulas St, CBD · about 14 min walk from the convention centre). Herbsaint (701 St. Charles Ave, CBD · about 14 min walk from the convention centre). Galatoire's (209 Bourbon St, French Quarter · about 20 min walk from the convention centre).
Upcoming home games: Pelicans vs Jazz, Wed Nov 4 at 7:00 PM (Smoothie King Center); Pelicans vs Timberwolves, Fri Nov 6 at 7:00 PM (Smoothie King Center); Saints vs Browns, Sun Nov 8 at 12:00 PM (Caesars Superdome); Pelicans vs Nets, Wed Nov 11 at 7:00 PM (Smoothie King Center). The New Orleans page lists every home game for the next six months.
ASHE PDC Summit 2027: Feb 28–Mar 3, 2027 at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130. Our advice is to book private rooms by January 17, 2027. Cater+Event 2027: Mar 22–25, 2027 at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130. Our advice is to book private rooms by February 8, 2027.
Groups of 10 or more: book a private room 3 to 4 weeks ahead in a normal week. Conference weeks: book as soon as your dates are set. Each conference guide shows our book-by date. Game nights near the arena: book pregame dinners at least a week ahead. Holidays: many restaurants close or switch to set menus, so confirm hours before you book.